Root Canal Therapy
What is a root canal?
A root canal is one of the most common dental procedures performed, well over 14 million every year. This simple treatment can save your natural teeth and prevent the need of dental implants or bridges.
At the center of your tooth is pulp. Pulp is a collection of blood vessels that helps to build the surrounding tooth. Infection of the pulp can be caused by trauma to the tooth, deep decay, cracks and chips, or repeated dental procedures. Symptoms of the infection can be identified as visible injury or swelling of the tooth, sensitivity to temperature, or pain in the tooth and gums.
If you experience any of these symptoms, your dentist will most likely recommend non-surgical treatment to eliminate the diseased pulp. This injured pulp is removed and the root canal system is thoroughly cleaned and sealed. This therapy usually involves local anesthesia and may be completed in one or more visits depending on the treatment required. Success for this type of treatment occurs in about 90% of cases. If your tooth is not amenable to endodontic treatment or the chance of success is unfavorable, you will be informed at the time of consultation or when a complication becomes evident during or after treatment. We use local anesthesia to eliminate discomfort. In addition, we will provide nitrous oxide analgesia, if indicated. You will be able to drive home after your treatment, and you probably will be comfortable returning to your normal routine.

Healthy Tooth

Tooth Anatomy

Inflammation

Cleaned Canals

Filling Placed

Healed Tooth
What happens after treatment?
When your root canal therapy has been completed, a record of your treatment will be sent to your restorative dentist. You should contact their office for a follow-up restoration within a few weeks of completion at our office. Your restorative dentist will decide on what type of restoration is necessary to protect your tooth. It is rare for endodontic patients to experience complications after routine endodontic treatment or microsurgery. If a problem does occur, however, we are available at all times to respond. To prevent further decay, continue to practice good dental hygiene.
How much will it cost?
The cost associated with this procedure can vary depending on factors such as the severity of damage to the affected tooth and which tooth is affected. In general, endodontic treatment is much less expensive than tooth removal and replacement with an artificial tooth.
Beam Endodontics
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I was totally and completely impressed with Beam Orthodontics. Robin and April in the front office were professional, friendly and very much concerned with giving me the best patient service possible. Previously they both were very helpful and pleasant during a few phone calls prior to my appointment. When I first walked in they were so warm and friendly, I thought I was walking into my own home. Next Haley took some x rays and she was very professional. I was then greeted by Katy who took me back to the treatment room and prepared me for my root canal. She couldn't have been nicer. She went out of her way to allay any fears I might have concerning the procedure. Plus she did a superb job assisting Dr. Beam. Finally Dr. Beam came in, showed me on the x rays what the problem was and how he was going to take care of it. The procedure was so pain free and relaxing that I feel asleep! How many people actually fall asleep during a root canal?! He was professional, calm and concerned with making sure I was comfortable and pain free. After about an hour I was finished. And here I am about 30 hours after the root canal and I continue to experience little or no pain. I am so grateful to these wonderful professionals at Beam Endodontics for taking such great care of me. If anyone needs a root canal and is worried about having it done, please please schedule it with Beam Endodontics. They'll take great care of you because they are the absolute best!
- Dave S
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Very great atmosphere and office environment. I had a wonderful experience with the front desks, Ashley the assistant and Dr. Beam. I always have dental anxiety and Dr. Beam and the staff made it so comfortable for me. Dr Beam injected very gently and pain free procedure and did a wonderful and beautiful Root Canal. I had the best experience with the doctor and the staffs. Thanks so much for making my life a lot easier and pain free procedure. It is the office that we got to visit if we need the treatment especially Root Canal Procedure.
- Dawn T
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I was very nervous about the procedure, but the calm and gentle way things were explained and executed made the experience more than tolerable. My root canal treatment was painless, and Dr. Beam and his assistant were diligent about checking in with me frequently to make sure I was doing all right. Dr. Beam made sure I knew that I could stop the procedure at any point for questions or if a break was needed. I very much appreciated the level of care and consideration that is apparent in their work. I hope to never need this type of care again, but if I do, I will return to them without hesitation.
- Kendra L
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I normally do not comment on these services because I feel it is expected that you get the best care but I have to comment on my experience today..The staff was amazingly caring and courteous. Dr Beam is very caring and personable. My ROOT CANAL was easier than any filling, crown or other work I have ever had and absolutely zero pain!! After dreading this appointment all week with my past experiences with dentist in the area I was amazingly and pleasantly.. I will definitely refer Dr Beam to anyone and everyone that I know!!
- Bill R
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Dr. Beam and his staff are incredible! I had a failed root canal done by a different Dr. 11 years ago. Dr. Beam re did the root canal and for the first time in 11 years I have NO PAIN in that tooth. Dr. Beam and his staff are incredibly patient and helpful. Knowing I have major dental anxiety they took extra time to continuously check in during my root canal to make sure I was comfortable and they explained everything every step of the way. I am thrilled with Dr. Beam and his entire staff, I will never go anywhere else.
- Rachel N
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The doctor and staff were very friendly and comforting. The facility is very nice.
- Ryan S
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Could not have had better!
- Frank V
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Dental work is my biggest fear and anxiety began to rise the moment Katie took me to the back. She and Dr. Beam were absolutely awesome in calming me down and the procedure went perfectly. The office is beautiful and the front staff April and Robin are very kind. Wonderful first impression!
- CC C
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Doctor and staff was wonderful
- Aubrey D
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Very professional office very pretty and comfortable easy to get to and good parking
- Priscilla F
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Overall great experience. Dr & Staff were all extremely helpful and considerate. I highly recommend and if necessary, I would definitely come back for treatment.
- Gary B
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Dr. Beam and Katie were very caring and kind. Dr. Beam told me what was happening throughout the procedure which was reassuring. It was as enjoyable as a root canal can be!
- Erin C
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Dr. Beam has a vert friendly and welcoming staff. My procedures was brief and painless and he made me feel very comfortable by explaining each initial step in detail befor executing. Job well done!
- Ashley B
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Excellent care
- Tammy A
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Very professional wonderful Dr.. good experience
- Linda P
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Great care !
- Ronald C
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Pleased with visit.
- Carla N
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Dr. Beam and his assistant were very professional and worked well together.
- Dorothy L
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Very best care we have received Thanks
- Ruth-Ann B B
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Everyone is awesome!
- Nicole H